Popular WNPR host leaving morning show
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Connecticut Public's John Dankosky is leaving the company in November.
John Dankosky, the host of WNPR’s popular morning show “Where We Live”, has been promoted to a new role overseeing eight public radio news bureaus throughout New England.
In his new role, Dankosky will lead the New England News Collaborative (NENC) as its executive editor. NENC is a regional news collaborative that includes eight public media stations in New England, including WNPR.
Under his direction, the partnership will produce reporting projects for WNPR and its partner stations, and for national programs including “Morning Edition,” “All Things Considered,” and “Here & Now.” Previously, Dankosky served as vice president of news at CPBN/WNPR and as host of the popular radio talk show “Where We Live.”
The NENC will produce multimedia coverage focusing on the New England region’s energy usage, climate, transportation, infrastructure and its people and immigration issues. The NENC is funded by a regional journalism grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Dankosky will transition to his new role effective May 2. He will continue to appear on WNPR’s weekly news roundtable “The Wheelhouse” with Colin McEnroe on WNPR on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
In addition, Dankosky will launch and host a new radio and podcast program focused on New England issues, scheduled to debut this summer on WNPR.
Replacing Dankosky as host of “Where We Live” will be Lucy Nalpathanchil, a reporter and host for mid-day programming on WNPR including “Here and Now.”
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